1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. JVC Manuals
  4. Receiver
  5. RX-DP15BC
  6. Instructions manual

JVC RX-DP15BC Instructions Manual

Audio/video control receiver
Hide thumbs Also See for RX-DP15BC:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
RX-DP15B
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT1216-001A
[J]

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for JVC RX-DP15BC

Summary of Contents for JVC RX-DP15BC

  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RX-DP15B INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. LVT1216-001A...
  • Page 2 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
  • Page 3 For U.S.A. Note to CATV system installer: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies...
  • Page 4 Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ..68 Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........... 34 Basic Settings ........... 35 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 71 Setup Menu Configuration ............35 Operating Audio Components ..........71 Operation through On-Screen Display Menus ......36 Operating Video Components ..........

  • Page 6: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Front Panel INPUT MODE SURR/DSP DOWN SPEAKERS 1 SURROUND ADJUST MENU / TUNING ∞ / TUNING 5 / INPUT ATT / MEMORY SPEAKERS 2 ZONE 2 LEFT RIGHT EXIT ANALOG EX/ES/7.1 SETUP MENU / PRESET ∞ / PRESET 5 / ZONE 2 CONTROL DIRECT...
  • Page 7 Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel Display Window 1 DUAL indicator (24) 1 SPEAKERS 1 button (20, 25) 2 INPUT MODE button (25) • Lights up when Dual Mono signals are detected. 2 ANALOG indicator (26) INPUT ATT button (26) •...
  • Page 8 Rear Panel 8 9 p q COMPU TEXT CTRL RF REMOTE ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO LINK-4 COMPU COMPU COMPONENT (SYNCHRO) LINK- LINK +12V RIGHT LEFT VIDEO S-VIDEO ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL IN FRONT TV SOUND 10mA MAX PHONO 1 (DVD) CENTER BAND1...
  • Page 9 7 SOUND button (39, 50, 56, 59, 71) Remote Control 8 TEST button (39, 71) 9 CC CONVERTER button (27, 71) p THX button (57, 71) LEARN TRANSMIT q SURROUND button (56, 57, 71) STANDBY w EX/ES/7.1 button (55, 71) ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 1...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Before Installation General • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off on all components. •...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    AM Antenna Connections Connecting the Speakers For full enjoyment of the THX modes (see page 51), it is recommended to use THX-certified speakers. You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound. •...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: After connecting the speakers, set the speaker setting information properly: Front speakers 1 • To obtain the best possible Surround/THX/DSP effect in Zone 1, Center speaker Right Left see “Basic Settings” on pages 35 to 44. • To connect the speakers to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, set the speaker usage correctly.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Subwoofer

    About the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals Enhance your audio system The FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals can be used as You can use this receiver as the pre-amplifier (control amplifier) follows: when you connect power amplifiers to the PREOUT jacks on the •...

  • Page 14: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    CD player Connecting Audio/Video Components AUDIO When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals RIGHT LEFT supplied with them. PHONO CD player Analog Connections Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). • Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to (REC) TAPE the audio right jack.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: External 7.1-channel output component This receiver is equipped with the following video jacks—composite video, S-video and component video jacks. You can use any of the three to connect a video component. Decoder However, observe the following points when make connections: (or DVD player) •...
  • Page 16 Rear view VCR(s) D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Å To audio input ı To audio output Ç To component video output Î To S-video output ‰ To composite video output Ï To S-video input Ì To composite video input AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO RIGHT LEFT S-VIDEO Notes:...
  • Page 17 Rear view TV and/or DBS tuner VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT RIGHT LEFT VIDEO S-VIDEO TV SOUND When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks (TV SOUND/DBS IN), DO NOT connect the TV’s video output to these (REC) video input jacks. 1 IN VCR 1 (DVD) Å...
  • Page 18 DVD player • When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks: VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO Rear view Green Blue Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio- mixed output if necessary) 1 IN ı To composite video output (DVD) Ç...

  • Page 19: Digital Connections

    Notes: Digital Connections • When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have This receiver is equipped with six DIGITAL IN terminals—three been set for use with the following components: digital coaxial terminals and three digital optical terminals—and one –...

  • Page 20: Using The Rf Rod Antenna And Ir Signal Transmitter

    (Inside the battery compartment) If the problem still persists, stop using the RF rod antenna and the Rear view remote control, and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC Service Center. The remote control supplied for this receiver can transmit RF (Radio Setting Up the IR Signal Transmitter Frequency) signals as well as IR (infrared) signals.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Cord

    3. Connect the plug of the transmitter to the IR Putting Batteries in the Remote Control OUT jack of the receiver and attach the transmitter. Before using the remote control, insert the two supplied batteries first. Target component(s) LR6(AM3) /L40(15A) COMPU TEXT CTRL...

  • Page 22: Multi-Room Operations

    Multi-Room Operations Before operating this receiver any further, be familiar with this multi-room function. This function enables you to listen to different sources in two different places (we call these two places “Zone 1 (main room)” and “Zone 2 (sub-room)”) by using this receiver. This section explains only the required speaker connections, the concept, and basic operations of the multi-room function.

  • Page 23: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 1

    From the remote control: Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 1 1. Set ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/ LEARN TRANSMIT On the unit: TRANSMIT) selector to “ZONE 1.” Now the buttons and controls on the remote 1. Press (STANDBY/ON). ZONE 1 ZONE 2 control work for the Zone 1 operations.

  • Page 24: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 2

    6. Turn MASTER VOLUME to MASTER VOLUME Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 2 adjust the volume level of the sound through the Zone 2 front The sources and functions available for the Zone 2 operations are limited. speakers. For more details on the Zone 2 operations, see “Zone 2 (Sub- Down room) Operations”...

  • Page 25: Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations

    Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations This section explains only the operations commonly used when you play any sound source in Zone 1 (main room). See pages 29 to 32 for the Zone 2 (sub-room) operations. • Before performing Zone 1 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 35 to 44. IMPORTANT: To turn off the power (into standby mode), STANDBY...

  • Page 26: Canceling The Zone 1 Operations

    : Selects the DVD player. Canceling the Zone 1 Operations DVD MULTI : Selects the DVD player for viewing a digital video disc using the analog discrete output mode (5.1- To stop Zone 1 operations and sounds from the Zone 1 speakers, channel reproduction).

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Zone 1 Volume

    Selecting different sources for picture and The signal indicators light up to show the incoming signals. : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left sound channel signal comes in. While watching pictures from a video source (DVD player, VCR, or •...

  • Page 28: Activating The Zone 1 Front Speakers

    Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1. When you have connected digital source components using the •...

  • Page 29: Attenuating The Input Signal

    DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. Attenuating the Input Signal The receiver automatically detects the incoming signals. When the input level of the playing source is too high, the sounds The DGTL AUTO indicator lights up on will be distorted.

  • Page 30: Changing The Display Brightness

    Changing the Display Brightness Making Sounds Natural You can dim the display. JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit quantization and by Press DIMMER.

  • Page 31: Using The Sleep Timer

    To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV,” repeat the same Recording a Source procedure above—press and hold TAPE/MD to select “TAPE,” or For analog-to-analog recording press and hold TV/DBS to select “TV” in step 2. • While selecting “DBS” as the Zone 2 source, you cannot change You can record any analog source through the receiver to—...

  • Page 32: Zone 2 (Sub-Room) Operations

    Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations This section explains only the operations used when you play a sound source in Zone 2. See pages 22 to 28 for the Zone 1 operations. • Before performing the Zone 2 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 35 to 44. IMPORTANT: Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 33: Canceling The Zone 2 Operations

    To turn off the power (into standby mode), Canceling the Zone 2 Operations STANDBY press (STANDBY/ON) again. The STANDBY lamp lights up, and the front STANDBY/ON On the unit: door automatically closes. (The ZONE 1 ON/ To stop Zone 2 operations and sounds through the ZONE 2 OFF and/or ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp goes off.) ON/OFF...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Zone 2 Source To Play

    Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play Selecting different sources for picture and sound Press one of the source selecting buttons. While watching pictures from a video source (DVD player, VCR, or DVD MULTI VCR 1 VCR 2 TV/DBS VIDEO PHONO TAPE/MD FM/AM...

  • Page 35: Activating The Zone 2 Front Speakers

    Muting the Zone 2 Sound Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers From the remote control ONLY: This section is NOT applicable to those who connect the Zone 2 front speakers through the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks through MUTING Press MUTING to mute the sound another amplifier (see page 19).

  • Page 36: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Tuning in to Stations Manually Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when the receiver is ready for Zone 2 operations. 1.

  • Page 37: Using Preset Tuning

    2. Press PRESET 5 / ∞ (inside LEFT RIGHT Using Preset Tuning PRESET PRESET the front door) until you find the channel you want. Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. From the remote control: To store the preset stations FM/AM...

  • Page 38: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers, while others will make operations easier. Basic setting operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. Setup Menu Configuration SETUP MENU (2) SETUP MENU (1) 1 SPEAKER SETTING 8 DUAL MONO...

  • Page 39: Operation Through On-Screen Display Menus

    IMPORTANT: Operation through On-Screen Display Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Menus For Zone 1 operations: To do the basic settings for this receiver, you can utilize the on- The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. screen display menus in order to finish important settings easily •...

  • Page 40: Menu Operating Procedure

    Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When setting the speaker distance On the TV screen Operations On the main unit’s display 1. Press SETUP MENU. SETUP MENU 1 SPEAKERS VOLUME SPEAKER SETTING CHANNEL LEVEL SPEAKER DISTANCE SUBWOOFER The submenu names previously THX AUDIO SETUP SURR CH OUT selected appears.

  • Page 41: Setting The Speakers-Speaker Setting

    7 CROSSOVER 1 Setting the Speakers—SPEAKER SETTING You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers To obtain the best possible SPEAKER SETTING used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to surround sound of the Surround/ SUBWOOFER : NO and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE”...
  • Page 42 7 TEST TONE To adjust the sound output levels using the 10 keys You can emit the test tone to adjust the speaker output level. You can also use the 10 keys on the remote control to adjust the CAUTION: sound output levels.

  • Page 43: Setting The Speaker Distance-Speaker Distance

    3 Setting the Speaker Distance 4 Setting the Bass Sounds—SUBWOOFER —SPEAKER DISTANCE On this submenu, you can adjust SUBWOOFER subwoofer and bass sounds The distance from your listening SUBWFR OUT :LFE SPEAKER DISTANCE LFE LEVEL precisely according to your point to the speakers is another PHASE : NORMAL UNIT...

  • Page 44: Setting The Thx Audio-Thx Audio Setup

    7 BASS PEAK LIMIT 5 Setting the THX Audio—THX AUDIO SETUP When this setting is “ON,” Bass Peak Limit functions so that These settings are required to THX AUDIO SETUP sounds exceeding the preset peak level (see below) will be cut obtain the optimum effect from THX ULTRA2 SUBWOOFER? off.

  • Page 45: Setting The Surround Channel Output Speakers-Surr Ch Out

    7 DUAL MONO 6 Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers—SURR CH OUT Select the playback sounds (channel). On this submenu screen, you can SURR CH OUT MAIN : Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).* preset which surround speakers SURROUND SP: SURR Signal indicator “L”...

  • Page 46: Setting The Video Input Terminals-Video Input

    7 DIGITAL OUT q Turning On and Off the Video Output —VIDEO POWER Select the output digital signal format through the DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear. On this submenu screen, you can VIDEO POWER • Each time you press the button, the output signal format turn on or off the power supply VIDEO POWER : ON changes as follows:...

  • Page 47: Superimposing The Menus-Superimpose

    7 SPEAKER 2 r Showing the Text Information on the Display—FL DISPLAY When using the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, determine the speaker terminal usage: When you have connected an FL DISPLAY MD recorder or CD player FL DISPLAY : TEXT SPEAKER 2 : Select to connect the second front speakers in equipped with the TEXT Zone 1.

  • Page 48: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Sound adjustment operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. Adjustment Menu Configuration ADJUST MENU 1 PARAMETRIC EQ ADJUST MENU (See page 48.) PEQ FRONT CENTER SURROUND PARAMETRIC EQ SURR BACK MIDNIGHT MODE BASS FREQ : 100Hz...

  • Page 49: Operation Through On-Screen Display Menus

    IMPORTANT: Operation through On-Screen Display Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Menus For Zone 1 operations: To make sound adjustments for this receiver, you can utilize the on- The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. screen display menus in order to finish important adjustments easily •...

  • Page 50: Menu Operating Procedure

    Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When adjusting the DSP effects On the TV screen Operations On the main unit’s display 1. Press ADJUST MENU. ADJUST MENU SPEAKERS VOLUME • Make sure one of the DSP modes except “ALL CH PEQ FRONT CENTER STEREO”...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Parametric Equalizer For Each Channel -Peq Front/Center/Surround/Surr Back

    7 Submenu items 1 Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer for Each Channel—PEQ FRONT/CENTER/ On this submenu, you can adjust the following items for each SURROUND/SURR BACK channel: You can adjust equalization ADJUST MENU PARAMETRIC EQ patterns to your preference. PEQ FRONT BASS FREQ : 100Hz...

  • Page 52: Setting The Midnight Mode-Midnight Mode

    7 Submenu items 2 Setting the Midnight Mode—MIDNIGHT MODE Adjustable items on the submenu depend on what mode is Using the Midnight mode, you MIDNIGHT MODE currently selected. can enjoy a powerful sound at MIDNIGHT MODE : OFF • If “NONE” is selected for the center speaker on the night even at a low volume level.
  • Page 53 • When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is activated: • When one of the other Surround modes is activated, or “DVD MULTI” or “EXT 7.1CH” is selected (without DSP mode): EFFECT ADJUST CENTER EQ : OFF EFFECT ADJUST PANORAMA : OFF CENTER WIDTH CENTER EQ : OFF...

  • Page 54: Using The Surround And Thx Modes

    Using the Surround and THX Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround and THX modes automatically. The stored basic settings and adjustments performed on the Setup and Adjustment Menus (see pages 35 to 50) are applied. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for Zone 1 sources.
  • Page 55 Dolby Digital EX DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES) Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a new digital surround DTS-ES is another new multi-channel digital encoding format. encoding format that adds the third surround channels, called It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space “surround back.”...

  • Page 56: Surround And Thx Modes Applicable To The Various Software

    Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software Available Surround modes and THX modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. The tables from this page to the next page show the relation of the Surround/THX modes and the incoming signals (with the Zone 2 speakers, surround back speakers, and 7.1-channel reproduction mode settings).
  • Page 57 Incoming Signal Type Zone 2 Surround Back Ch EX/ES/7.1 Available Available (multi-channel) Speakers (NONE/1SPK/2SPK) (AUTO/ON/OFF) Surround Mode THX Mode DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch Not available Not available DTS SURROUND THX CINEMA 2SPK/1SPK AUTO DTS-ES DSCRT THX ES DSCRT DTS-ES DSCRT THX ES DSCRT DTS SURROUND THX CINEMA NONE...

  • Page 58: Activating The Surround And Thx Modes

    Activating the 7.1-channel reproduction Activating the Surround and THX Modes For multi-channel digital software, you can activate the 7.1-channel reproduction mode. Perform the basic settings and adjustments using the Setup and • Once you have set 7.1-channel reproduction mode, it is stored in Adjustment Menus first (see pages 35 to 50).

  • Page 59: Activating The Surround Modes

    To adjust the speaker output level using the remote control, Activating the Surround Modes follow the procedure below. For the Surround modes, Parametric Equalizer adjustments done on • When Analog Direct is in use, you cannot adjust the speaker the Adjustment menu also take effect for the activated speaker output levels without emitting the test tone (see page 39).

  • Page 60: Activating The Thx Modes

    Activating the THX Modes PLIIMOVIE THX : Select to apply Pro Logic II Movie and When one of the THX modes is activated, Parametric Equalizer and THX Cinema mode together. CC Converter are temporarily canceled. • If Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic II •...

  • Page 61: Using The Dsp Modes

    When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If the surround speakers are deactivated, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.

  • Page 62: Activating The Dsp Modes

    All Channel Stereo mode 1. Select and play any sound source. This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the 2. Press DSP repeatedly until the DSP mode you connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used without activating the surround speakers.

  • Page 63: Using The Analog Multi-Channel Playback Mode

    Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI and EXT 7.1CH playback modes for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player or another component such as a digital decoder. Before using these playback modes, refer also to the manual supplied for those components.

  • Page 64: Compu Link Remote Control System

    COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through this receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio Notes: components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks using •...
  • Page 65 Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with Synchronized Recording the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4 connection This operation is only possible when the receiver is ready for Automatic Power On: Zone 1 operations. • When you turn on the receiver by pressing (STANDBY/ Synchronized recording means the cassette deck (or MD recorder) ON) on the unit, or AUDIO (ON) on the remote control with...

  • Page 66: Text Compu Link Remote Control System

    TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text * and MDs. Using this information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.

  • Page 67: Showing The Disc Information On The Tv Screen

    Showing the Disc Information on the TV OPERATIONS Screen (Either in Zone 1 or in Zone 2) Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” or “MD” is To use this remote control system, you need to connect the Zone 1 selected as the source. TV to the MONITOR OUT jack (see page 14) and the Zone 2 TV The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

  • Page 68: Searching For A Disc (Only For The Cd Player)

    Search for a disc by its disc title: Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as Search for a disc by its performer: the source. 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

  • Page 69: Entering The Disc Information

    Entering the Disc Information Search for a disc by its genre: For a CD Player with disc memory function: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. You can use the disc memory function through this receiver. The disc information (its performer, disc title, and music genre) of The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.
  • Page 70 For the MD recorder: 4. Repeat step 3 until you finish entering a You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) into the disc. You can only write the song title for the song currently performer name (up to selected.

  • Page 71: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III. The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedure below.
  • Page 72 CONNECTIONS 3: Video Cable Connection This receiver is equipped with video signal conversion function (for details, see “IMPORTANT” on page 12). However, with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, video conversion function cannot be used. So, connect the VCR and/or DVD player to the TV using only one of the following three ways: •...
  • Page 73 One-Touch DVD Play Automatic Power On/Off (Standby) Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the Automatic Power On: DVD playback without setting other switches manually. The Zone 1 TV, VCR 1 (the VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), and DVD player turn on and off along with the receiver.

  • Page 74: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components

    Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control. Tuner Operating Audio Components You can always perform the following operations:...
  • Page 75 CD player CD recorder After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the After pressing CDR or selecting “CDR” by pressing CONTROL repeatedly, you can perform the following operations on a CD CD player: recorder: PLAY : Starts playing. PLAY : Starts playing.

  • Page 76: Operating Video Components

    “A.” STOP : Stops operations. – When another JVC VCR is connected to the VCR 2 IN and VIDEO jacks, set its remote control code to code “B.” (This remote control PAUSE : Pauses playing. To release, press PLAY.

  • Page 77: Operating Other Manufacturers' Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment You can use this remote control supplied for operating other manufacturers’ components, either by changing the preset signal codes or by using the learning function (see page 78). IMPORTANT: Changing the Preset Signal Codes • To operate the other component(s) using the RF signals emitted from this remote control, the IR signal transmitter and the RF rod By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other antenna must be connected to this receiver.
  • Page 78 To change the transmittable signals for To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR operating another manufacturer’s CATV converter and DBS tuner VCR 1 1. Press and hold VCR 1 (STANDBY/ON). 1. Set the TV operation mode selector to STANDBY/ON “CATV/DBS.”...
  • Page 79 37, 38, 77, 88 Sony 39, 80 Telefunken 40, 41, 42, 69 Thomson 71, 72 2. Press CD. Toshiba 37, 43, 44, 79 Zenith 45, 46 *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. Remote’s display...
  • Page 80 Toshiba Kathrein 52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 Yamaha 11, 12 35, 36 Orbitech *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. Philips 37, 38 Manufactures’ codes for CD player Samsung 39, 40 Manufacturer...

  • Page 81: Storing The Remote Signals Manually

    To store the signals Storing the Remote Signals Manually Before storing another manufacturer’s signals, make sure that the manufacturer’s remote control unit (hereafter called “target remote You can store the signals into the learning buttons by sending the control”) actually works. signals you want to store from another remote control.
  • Page 82 • If you have pressed TV/DBS in step 3, you can store the 4. Press one of the learning buttons, to which you signals into the following buttons: want to assign a signal from the target remote – By setting the TV operation mode selector control.
  • Page 83 When you want to use the stored signals, follow the procedure After erasing the stored signals, preset signals are resumed and you below. can operate JVC’s components again. IMPORTANT: 1. Set the LEARN/TRANSMIT (ZONE 1/ To operate the other component(s) using this remote control—...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM The multi-room function is not set • Press ZONE 1 ON/OFF for Zone 1 The buttons and controls on the front correctly.
  • Page 85 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Continuous hissing or buzzing during Incoming signal is too weak. Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact FM reception. your dealer. (See page 7.) The station is too far away. Select a new station. An incorrect antenna is used. Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation (Analog Direct On): Ω 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Front channels: 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total harmonic distortion. 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.07% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 87 Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω DVD IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VIDEO: S-video: 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω DVD IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VIDEO: (Y: luminance): (C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω...
  • Page 88 If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
  • Page 89 To prevent electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.There are no user serviceable parts inside.Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Accessories To purchase accessories for your JVC product,please call toll free:1 (800)882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com BT-51002-5...
  • Page 90 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0304RYMMDWJEIN...
  • Page 91 AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR DE COMMANDE AUDIO/VIDEO RX-DP15B INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS LVT1216-002A...
  • Page 92 Warnings, Cautions and Others Mises en garde, précautions et indications diverses CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated...
  • Page 93 For U.S.A. Note to CATV system installer: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies...
  • Page 94 Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual for future reference.

  • Page 95: Indicates The Functions You Can Also Use When

    AV COMPU LINK Remote Control System ..68 Selecting the FM Reception Mode ........... 34 Basic Settings ........... 35 Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components ... 71 Setup Menu Configuration ............35 Operating Audio Components ..........71 Operation through On-Screen Display Menus ......36 Operating Video Components ..........

  • Page 96: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Front Panel INPUT MODE SURR/DSP DOWN SPEAKERS 1 SURROUND ADJUST MENU / TUNING ∞ / TUNING 5 / INPUT ATT / MEMORY SPEAKERS 2 ZONE 2 LEFT RIGHT EXIT ANALOG EX/ES/7.1 SETUP MENU / PRESET ∞ / PRESET 5 / ZONE 2 CONTROL DIRECT...
  • Page 97 Refer to the pages in parentheses for details. Front Panel Display Window 1 DUAL indicator (24) 1 SPEAKERS 1 button (20, 25) 2 INPUT MODE button (25) • Lights up when Dual Mono signals are detected. 2 ANALOG indicator (26) INPUT ATT button (26) •...
  • Page 98 Rear Panel 8 9 p q COMPU TEXT CTRL RF REMOTE ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO LINK-4 COMPU COMPU COMPONENT (SYNCHRO) LINK- LINK +12V RIGHT LEFT VIDEO S-VIDEO ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT DIGITAL IN FRONT TV SOUND 10mA MAX PHONO 1 (DVD) CENTER BAND1...
  • Page 99 7 SOUND button (39, 50, 56, 59, 71) Remote Control 8 TEST button (39, 71) 9 CC CONVERTER button (27, 71) p THX button (57, 71) LEARN TRANSMIT q SURROUND button (56, 57, 71) STANDBY w EX/ES/7.1 button (55, 71) ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 1...

  • Page 100: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the power supply. Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Before Installation General • Be sure your hands are dry. • Turn the power off on all components. •...

  • Page 101: Connecting The Speakers

    AM Antenna Connections Connecting the Speakers For full enjoyment of the THX modes (see page 51), it is recommended to use THX-certified speakers. You can connect the following speakers: • Two pairs of front speakers to produce normal stereo sound. •...
  • Page 102 IMPORTANT: After connecting the speakers, set the speaker setting information properly: Front speakers 1 • To obtain the best possible Surround/THX/DSP effect in Zone 1, Center speaker Right Left see “Basic Settings” on pages 35 to 44. • To connect the speakers to the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, set the speaker usage correctly.
  • Page 103 About the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals Enhance your audio system The FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals can be used as You can use this receiver as the pre-amplifier (control amplifier) follows: when you connect power amplifiers to the PREOUT jacks on the •...

  • Page 104: Connecting Audio/Video Components

    CD player Connecting Audio/Video Components AUDIO When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals RIGHT LEFT supplied with them. PHONO CD player Analog Connections Audio component connections Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied). • Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to (REC) TAPE the audio right jack.
  • Page 105 IMPORTANT: External 7.1-channel output component This receiver is equipped with the following video jacks—composite video, S-video and component video jacks. You can use any of the three to connect a video component. Decoder However, observe the following points when make connections: (or DVD player) •...
  • Page 106 Rear view VCR(s) D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Å To audio input ı To audio output Ç To component video output Î To S-video output ‰ To composite video output Ï To S-video input Ì To composite video input AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO RIGHT LEFT S-VIDEO Notes:...
  • Page 107 Rear view TV and/or DBS tuner VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT RIGHT LEFT VIDEO S-VIDEO TV SOUND When connecting the TV to the AUDIO jacks (TV SOUND/DBS IN), DO NOT connect the TV’s video output to these (REC) video input jacks. 1 IN VCR 1 (DVD) Å...
  • Page 108 DVD player • When you connect the DVD player with stereo output jacks: VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO Rear view Green Blue Å To front left/right channel audio output (or to audio- mixed output if necessary) 1 IN ı To composite video output (DVD) Ç...

  • Page 109: Digital Connections

    Notes: Digital Connections • When shipped from the factory, the DIGITAL IN terminals have This receiver is equipped with six DIGITAL IN terminals—three been set for use with the following components: digital coaxial terminals and three digital optical terminals—and one –...

  • Page 110: Using The Rf Rod Antenna And Ir Signal Transmitter

    (Inside the battery compartment) If the problem still persists, stop using the RF rod antenna and the Rear view remote control, and consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC Service Center. The remote control supplied for this receiver can transmit RF (Radio Setting Up the IR Signal Transmitter Frequency) signals as well as IR (infrared) signals.

  • Page 111: Connecting The Power Cord

    3. Connect the plug of the transmitter to the IR Putting Batteries in the Remote Control OUT jack of the receiver and attach the transmitter. Before using the remote control, insert the two supplied batteries first. Target component(s) LR6(AM3) /L40(15A) COMPU TEXT CTRL...

  • Page 112: Multi-Room Operations

    Multi-Room Operations Before operating this receiver any further, be familiar with this multi-room function. This function enables you to listen to different sources in two different places (we call these two places “Zone 1 (main room)” and “Zone 2 (sub-room)”) by using this receiver. This section explains only the required speaker connections, the concept, and basic operations of the multi-room function.

  • Page 113: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 1

    From the remote control: Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 1 1. Set ZONE 1/ZONE 2 (LEARN/ LEARN TRANSMIT On the unit: TRANSMIT) selector to “ZONE 1.” Now the buttons and controls on the remote 1. Press (STANDBY/ON). ZONE 1 ZONE 2 control work for the Zone 1 operations.

  • Page 114: Basic Operating Procedure For Zone 2

    6. Turn MASTER VOLUME to MASTER VOLUME Basic Operating Procedure for Zone 2 adjust the volume level of the sound through the Zone 2 front The sources and functions available for the Zone 2 operations are limited. speakers. For more details on the Zone 2 operations, see “Zone 2 (Sub- Down room) Operations”...

  • Page 115: Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations

    Zone 1 (Main Room) Operations This section explains only the operations commonly used when you play any sound source in Zone 1 (main room). See pages 29 to 32 for the Zone 2 (sub-room) operations. • Before performing Zone 1 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 35 to 44. IMPORTANT: To turn off the power (into standby mode), STANDBY...

  • Page 116: Canceling The Zone 1 Operations

    : Selects the DVD player. Canceling the Zone 1 Operations DVD MULTI : Selects the DVD player for viewing a digital video disc using the analog discrete output mode (5.1- To stop Zone 1 operations and sounds from the Zone 1 speakers, channel reproduction).

  • Page 117: Adjusting The Zone 1 Volume

    Selecting different sources for picture and The signal indicators light up to show the incoming signals. : • When digital input is selected: Lights up when the left sound channel signal comes in. While watching pictures from a video source (DVD player, VCR, or •...

  • Page 118: Activating The Zone 1 Front Speakers

    Activating the Zone 1 Front Speakers Selecting the Analog or Digital Input Mode When shipped from the factory, both pairs of the front speakers have been set to be used in Zone 1. When you have connected digital source components using the •...

  • Page 119: Attenuating The Input Signal

    DIGITAL AUTO : Select this for the digital input mode. Attenuating the Input Signal The receiver automatically detects the incoming signals. When the input level of the playing source is too high, the sounds The DGTL AUTO indicator lights up on will be distorted.

  • Page 120: Changing The Display Brightness

    Changing the Display Brightness Making Sounds Natural You can dim the display. JVC’s CC (Compression Compensative) Converter eliminates jitter and ripples, achieving a drastic reduction in digital distortion by processing the digital music data in 24 bit quantization and by Press DIMMER.

  • Page 121: Using The Sleep Timer

    To change the source name to “TAPE” or “TV,” repeat the same Recording a Source procedure above—press and hold TAPE/MD to select “TAPE,” or For analog-to-analog recording press and hold TV/DBS to select “TV” in step 2. • While selecting “DBS” as the Zone 2 source, you cannot change You can record any analog source through the receiver to—...

  • Page 122: Zone 2 (Sub-Room) Operations

    Zone 2 (Sub-room) Operations This section explains only the operations used when you play a sound source in Zone 2. See pages 22 to 28 for the Zone 1 operations. • Before performing the Zone 2 operations, it is recommended to finish the basic settings on pages 35 to 44. IMPORTANT: Turning the Power On and Off (Standby) Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls.

  • Page 123: Canceling The Zone 2 Operations

    To turn off the power (into standby mode), Canceling the Zone 2 Operations STANDBY press (STANDBY/ON) again. The STANDBY lamp lights up, and the front STANDBY/ON On the unit: door automatically closes. (The ZONE 1 ON/ To stop Zone 2 operations and sounds through the ZONE 2 OFF and/or ZONE 2 ON/OFF lamp goes off.) ON/OFF...

  • Page 124: Selecting The Zone 2 Source To Play

    Selecting different sources for picture and Selecting the Zone 2 Source to Play sound While watching pictures from a video source (DVD player, VCR, or Press one of the source selecting buttons. DBS tuner), you can listen to sound of an audio source. •...

  • Page 125: Activating The Zone 2 Front Speakers

    Muting the Zone 2 Sound Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers From the remote control ONLY: This section is NOT applicable to those who connect the Zone 2 front speakers through the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks through MUTING Press MUTING to mute the sound another amplifier (see page 19).

  • Page 126: Receiving Radio Broadcasts

    Receiving Radio Broadcasts You can browse through all the stations or use the preset function to go immediately to a particular station. Tuning in to Stations Manually Indicates the functions YOU CAN ALSO USE when the receiver is ready for Zone 2 operations. 1.

  • Page 127: Using Preset Tuning

    2. Press PRESET 5 / ∞ (inside LEFT RIGHT Using Preset Tuning PRESET PRESET the front door) until you find the channel you want. Once a station is assigned to a channel number, the station can be quickly tuned in. You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. From the remote control: To store the preset stations FM/AM...

  • Page 128: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Some of the following settings are required after connecting and positioning your speakers, while others will make operations easier. Basic setting operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. Setup Menu Configuration SETUP MENU (2) SETUP MENU (1) 1 SPEAKER SETTING 8 DUAL MONO...

  • Page 129: Operation Through On-Screen Display Menus

    IMPORTANT: Operation through On-Screen Display Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Menus For Zone 1 operations: To do the basic settings for this receiver, you can utilize the on- The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. screen display menus in order to finish important settings easily •...

  • Page 130: Menu Operating Procedure

    Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When setting the speaker distance On the TV screen Operations On the main unit’s display 1. Press SETUP MENU. SETUP MENU 1 SPEAKERS VOLUME SPEAKER SETTING CHANNEL LEVEL SPEAKER DISTANCE SUBWOOFER The submenu names previously THX AUDIO SETUP SURR CH OUT selected appears.

  • Page 131: Setting The Speakers-Speaker Setting

    7 CROSSOVER 1 Setting the Speakers—SPEAKER SETTING You can select the crossover frequency for the small speakers To obtain the best possible SPEAKER SETTING used. The signals below the preset frequency level will be sent to surround sound of the Surround/ SUBWOOFER : NO and be reproduced by the subwoofer (or by “LARGE”...
  • Page 132 7 TEST TONE To adjust the sound output levels using the 10 keys You can emit the test tone to adjust the speaker output level. You can also use the 10 keys on the remote control to adjust the CAUTION: sound output levels.

  • Page 133: Setting The Speaker Distance-Speaker Distance

    3 Setting the Speaker Distance 4 Setting the Bass Sounds—SUBWOOFER —SPEAKER DISTANCE On this submenu, you can adjust SUBWOOFER subwoofer and bass sounds The distance from your listening SUBWFR OUT :LFE SPEAKER DISTANCE LFE LEVEL precisely according to your point to the speakers is another PHASE : NORMAL UNIT...

  • Page 134: Setting The Thx Audio-Thx Audio Setup

    7 BASS PEAK LIMIT 5 Setting the THX Audio—THX AUDIO SETUP When this setting is “ON,” Bass Peak Limit functions so that These settings are required to THX AUDIO SETUP sounds exceeding the preset peak level (see below) will be cut obtain the optimum effect from THX ULTRA2 SUBWOOFER? off.

  • Page 135: Setting The Surround Channel Output Speakers-Surr Ch Out

    7 DUAL MONO 6 Setting the Surround Channel Output Speakers—SURR CH OUT Select the playback sounds (channel). On this submenu screen, you can SURR CH OUT MAIN : Select to play back the main channel (Ch 1).* preset which surround speakers SURROUND SP: SURR Signal indicator “L”...

  • Page 136: Setting The Video Input Terminals-Video Input

    7 DIGITAL OUT q Turning On and Off the Video Output —VIDEO POWER Select the output digital signal format through the DIGITAL OUT (optical) terminal on the rear. On this submenu screen, you can VIDEO POWER • Each time you press the button, the output signal format turn on or off the power supply VIDEO POWER : ON changes as follows:...

  • Page 137: Superimposing The Menus-Superimpose

    7 SPEAKER 2 r Showing the Text Information on the Display—FL DISPLAY When using the FRONT 2/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, determine the speaker terminal usage: When you have connected an FL DISPLAY MD recorder or CD player FL DISPLAY : TEXT SPEAKER 2 : Select to connect the second front speakers in equipped with the TEXT Zone 1.

  • Page 138: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Sound adjustment operations are only possible while the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations. Adjustment Menu Configuration ADJUST MENU 1 PARAMETRIC EQ ADJUST MENU (See page 48.) PEQ FRONT CENTER SURROUND PARAMETRIC EQ SURR BACK MIDNIGHT MODE BASS FREQ : 100Hz...

  • Page 139: Operation Through On-Screen Display Menus

    IMPORTANT: Operation through On-Screen Display Check the following before or while using the buttons and controls. Menus For Zone 1 operations: To make sound adjustments for this receiver, you can utilize the on- The ZONE 1 ON/OFF lamp on the unit is lit. screen display menus in order to finish important adjustments easily •...

  • Page 140: Menu Operating Procedure

    Menu Operating Procedure Ex.When adjusting the DSP effects On the TV screen Operations On the main unit’s display 1. Press ADJUST MENU. ADJUST MENU SPEAKERS VOLUME • Make sure one of the DSP modes except “ALL CH PEQ FRONT CENTER STEREO”...

  • Page 141: Adjusting The Parametric Equalizer For Each Channel -Peq Front/Center/Surround/Surr Back

    7 Submenu items 1 Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer for Each Channel—PEQ FRONT/CENTER/ On this submenu, you can adjust the following items for each SURROUND/SURR BACK channel: You can adjust equalization ADJUST MENU PARAMETRIC EQ patterns to your preference. PEQ FRONT BASS FREQ : 100Hz...

  • Page 142: Setting The Midnight Mode-Midnight Mode

    7 Submenu items 2 Setting the Midnight Mode—MIDNIGHT MODE Adjustable items on the submenu depend on what mode is Using the Midnight mode, you MIDNIGHT MODE currently selected. can enjoy a powerful sound at MIDNIGHT MODE : OFF • If “NONE” is selected for the center speaker on the night even at a low volume level.
  • Page 143 • When Dolby Pro Logic II Music is activated: • When one of the other Surround modes is activated, or “DVD MULTI” or “EXT 7.1CH” is selected (without DSP mode): EFFECT ADJUST CENTER EQ : OFF EFFECT ADJUST PANORAMA : OFF CENTER WIDTH CENTER EQ : OFF...

  • Page 144: Using The Surround And Thx Modes

    Using the Surround and THX Modes This unit activates a variety of Surround and THX modes automatically. The stored basic settings and adjustments performed on the Setup and Adjustment Menus (see pages 35 to 50) are applied. • The following operations are only possible when the receiver is ready for Zone 1 operations, and are used only for Zone 1 sources.
  • Page 145 Dolby Digital EX DTS Extended Surround (DTS-ES) Dolby Digital EX (DOLBY D EX) is a new digital surround DTS-ES is another new multi-channel digital encoding format. encoding format that adds the third surround channels, called It greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space “surround back.”...

  • Page 146: Surround And Thx Modes Applicable To The Various Software

    Surround and THX Modes Applicable to the Various Software Available Surround modes and THX modes vary depending on the speaker settings and the incoming signals. The tables from this page to the next page show the relation of the Surround/THX modes and the incoming signals (with the Zone 2 speakers, surround back speakers, and 7.1-channel reproduction mode settings).
  • Page 147 Incoming Signal Type Zone 2 Surround Back Ch EX/ES/7.1 Available Available (multi-channel) Speakers (NONE/1SPK/2SPK) (AUTO/ON/OFF) Surround Mode THX Mode DTS-ES Discrete 6.1ch Not available Not available DTS SURROUND THX CINEMA 2SPK/1SPK AUTO DTS-ES DSCRT THX ES DSCRT DTS-ES DSCRT THX ES DSCRT DTS SURROUND THX CINEMA NONE...

  • Page 148: Activating The Surround And Thx Modes

    Activating the 7.1-channel reproduction Activating the Surround and THX Modes For multi-channel digital software, you can activate the 7.1-channel reproduction mode. Perform the basic settings and adjustments using the Setup and • Once you have set 7.1-channel reproduction mode, it is stored in Adjustment Menus first (see pages 35 to 50).

  • Page 149: Activating The Surround Modes

    To adjust the speaker output level using the remote control, Activating the Surround Modes follow the procedure below. For the Surround modes, Parametric Equalizer adjustments done on • When Analog Direct is in use, you cannot adjust the speaker the Adjustment menu also take effect for the activated speaker output levels without emitting the test tone (see page 39).

  • Page 150: Activating The Thx Modes

    Activating the THX Modes PLIIMOVIE THX : Select to apply Pro Logic II Movie and When one of the THX modes is activated, Parametric Equalizer and THX Cinema mode together. CC Converter are temporarily canceled. • If Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic II •...

  • Page 151: Using The Dsp Modes

    When using the DAP mode, the sounds come out of all the connected and activated speakers. • If the surround speakers are deactivated, JVC’s original 3D-PHONIC processing (which has been developed to create the surround effect through the front speakers only) is used.

  • Page 152: Activating The Dsp Modes

    All Channel Stereo mode 1. Select and play any sound source. This mode can reproduce a larger stereo sound field using all the 2. Press DSP repeatedly until the DSP mode you connected (and activated) speakers. This mode cannot be used without activating the surround speakers.

  • Page 153: Using The Analog Multi-Channel Playback Mode

    Using the Analog Multi-channel Playback Mode This receiver provides the DVD MULTI and EXT 7.1CH playback modes for reproducing the analog discrete output mode of the DVD player or another component such as a digital decoder. Before using these playback modes, refer also to the manual supplied for those components.

  • Page 154: Compu Link Remote Control System

    COMPU LINK Remote Control System The COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC audio components through this receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect JVC audio Notes: components through the COMPU LINK (SYNCHRO) jacks using •...
  • Page 155 Automatic Power On/Off (Standby): only possible with Synchronized Recording the COMPU LINK-3 and COMPU LINK-4 connection This operation is only possible when the receiver is ready for Automatic Power On: Zone 1 operations. • When you turn on the receiver by pressing (STANDBY/ Synchronized recording means the cassette deck (or MD recorder) ON) on the unit, or AUDIO (ON) on the remote control with...

  • Page 156: Text Compu Link Remote Control System

    TEXT COMPU LINK Remote Control System The TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system has been developed to deal with the disc information recorded in the CD Text * and MDs. Using this information in the discs, you can operate the CD player or MD recorder with the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system through the receiver.

  • Page 157: Showing The Disc Information On The Tv Screen (Either In Zone 1 Or In Zone 2)

    Showing the Disc Information on the TV OPERATIONS Screen (Either in Zone 1 or in Zone 2) Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” or “MD” is To use this remote control system, you need to connect the Zone 1 selected as the source. TV to the MONITOR OUT jack (see page 14) and the Zone 2 TV The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

  • Page 158: Searching For A Disc (Only For The Cd Player)

    Search for a disc by its disc title: Searching for a Disc (Only for the CD player) 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as Search for a disc by its performer: the source. 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.

  • Page 159: Entering The Disc Information

    Entering the Disc Information Search for a disc by its genre: For a CD Player with disc memory function: 1. Press TEXT DISPLAY while “CD” is selected as the source. You can use the disc memory function through this receiver. The disc information (its performer, disc title, and music genre) of The Disc Information screen appears on the TV.
  • Page 160 For the MD recorder: 4. Repeat step 3 until you finish entering a You can write the disc information (disc title and song titles) into the disc. You can only write the song title for the song currently performer name (up to selected.

  • Page 161: Av Compu Link Remote Control System

    This receiver is equipped with the AV COMPU LINK-III. The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to operate JVC video components (TV, VCR, and DVD player) through the receiver. To use this remote control system, you need to connect the video components you want to operate, following the procedure below.
  • Page 162 CONNECTIONS 3: Video Cable Connection This receiver is equipped with video signal conversion function (for details, see “IMPORTANT” on page 12). However, with the AV COMPU LINK remote control system, video conversion function cannot be used. So, connect the VCR and/or DVD player to the TV using only one of the following three ways: •...
  • Page 163 One-Touch DVD Play Automatic Power On/Off (Standby) Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the Automatic Power On: DVD playback without setting other switches manually. The Zone 1 TV, VCR 1 (the VCR connected to the VCR 1 jacks), and DVD player turn on and off along with the receiver.

  • Page 164: Operating Jvc's Audio/Video Components

    Operating JVC’s Audio/Video Components You can operate JVC’s audio and video components with this receiver’s remote control, since control signals for JVC components are preset in the remote control. Tuner Operating Audio Components You can always perform the following operations:...
  • Page 165 CD player CD recorder After pressing CD, you can perform the following operations on the After pressing CDR or selecting “CDR” by pressing CONTROL repeatedly, you can perform the following operations on a CD CD player: recorder: PLAY : Starts playing. PLAY : Starts playing.

  • Page 166: Operating Video Components

    “A.” STOP : Stops operations. – When another JVC VCR is connected to the VCR 2 IN and VIDEO jacks, set its remote control code to code “B.” (This remote control PAUSE : Pauses playing. To release, press PLAY.

  • Page 167: Operating Other Manufacturers' Equipment

    Operating Other Manufacturers’ Equipment You can use this remote control supplied for operating other manufacturers’ components, either by changing the preset signal codes or by using the learning function (see page 78). IMPORTANT: Changing the Preset Signal Codes • To operate the other component(s) using the RF signals emitted from this remote control, the IR signal transmitter and the RF rod By changing the transmittable signals from preset ones to the other antenna must be connected to this receiver.
  • Page 168 To change the transmittable signals for To change the transmittable signals for operating another manufacturer’s VCR operating another manufacturer’s CATV converter and DBS tuner VCR 1 1. Press and hold VCR 1 (STANDBY/ON). 1. Set the TV operation mode selector to STANDBY/ON “CATV/DBS.”...
  • Page 169 37, 38, 77, 88 Sony 39, 80 Telefunken 40, 41, 42, 69 Thomson 71, 72 2. Press CD. Toshiba 37, 43, 44, 79 Zenith 45, 46 *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. Remote’s display...
  • Page 170 Toshiba Kathrein 52, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 Yamaha 11, 12 35, 36 Orbitech *This figure is set to the remote control as the initial JVC code. Philips 37, 38 Manufactures’ codes for CD player Samsung 39, 40 Manufacturer...

  • Page 171: Storing The Remote Signals Manually

    To store the signals Storing the Remote Signals Manually Before storing another manufacturer’s signals, make sure that the manufacturer’s remote control unit (hereafter called “target remote You can store the signals into the learning buttons by sending the control”) actually works. signals you want to store from another remote control.
  • Page 172 • If you have pressed TV/DBS in step 3, you can store the 4. Press one of the learning buttons, to which you signals into the following buttons: want to assign a signal from the target remote – By setting the TV operation mode selector control.
  • Page 173 When you want to use the stored signals, follow the procedure After erasing the stored signals, preset signals are resumed and you below. can operate JVC’s components again. IMPORTANT: 1. Set the LEARN/TRANSMIT (ZONE 1/ To operate the other component(s) using this remote control—...

  • Page 174: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this chart to help you solve daily operational problems. If there is any problem you cannot solve, contact your JVC service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM The multi-room function is not set • Press ZONE 1 ON/OFF for Zone 1 The buttons and controls on the front correctly.
  • Page 175 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Continuous hissing or buzzing during Incoming signal is too weak. Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact FM reception. your dealer. (See page 7.) The station is too far away. Select a new station. An incorrect antenna is used. Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna.

  • Page 176: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Output Power At Stereo operation (Analog Direct On): Ω 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 8 Front channels: 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.02% total harmonic distortion. 120 W per channel, min. RMS, driven into 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.07% total harmonic distortion.
  • Page 177 Video Video Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Composite video: 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω DVD IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VIDEO: S-video: 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω DVD IN, VCR 1 IN, VCR 2 IN, TV SOUND/DBS IN, VIDEO: (Y: luminance): (C: chrominance, burst): 0.286 V(p-p)/75 Ω 1 V(p-p)/75 Ω...
  • Page 178 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EN, FR © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0404RYMMDWJEIN...

This manual is also suitable for:

Rx-dp15bjRx-dp15b

Table of Contents